North Adams Public Libary: Bringing Music Home

08:14AM / Wednesday, March 11, 2026Print Story | Email Story

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Visit The North Adams Public Library (NAPL) to join professional trumpet player, composer, educator, and North Adams native Richard Boulger for a conversation about the transformative power of music.

The talk will take place March 18, at 5:30 pm.

Boulger will discuss what a lifetime of creative practice teaches us about finding our own voice, stated a press release.

Joining him will be guitarist Rodney Jones, a long-time faculty member at The Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music, & former musical director for Miss Lena Horne.

According to a press release:

Together they'll explore what it means to view your instrument as "an amplifier for what you are hearing, thinking, and feeling" — an approach that empowers musicians to create original music from their own life experiences. Whether you're a lifelong musician, thinking about starting later in life, or simply curious about the creative process, this presentation offers insights into finding your authentic voice through music.

The talk will take place in the 3rd floor community room. All are welcome.

The North Adams Public Library is located at 74 Church Street, North Adams, MA, 01247.

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North Adams Housing Authority Director Steps Down

Staff Reports09:16AM / Friday, October 09, 2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Jennifer Hohn, the longtime executive director of the North Adams Housing Authority (NAHA), has stepped down after 24 years with the agency.

The Berkshire Eagle reported that Hohn resigned from her position on Thursday. The NAHA Board of Commissioners is currently developing a transition plan.

Her resignation follows rising tension between Hohn and the tenants association. Residents—particularly at the Spring and Ashland Park apartments—have raised specific concerns regarding building security, drug activity, and trespassers.

This summer, Tenants Association President Corey Fortin posted a video on social media demonstrating that door alarms in some of the buildings were not functioning.

Shortly after the video was posted, the tenants association's office was locked. Members alleged Hohn locked the space in retaliation, while Hohn maintained it was a matter of tenant safety. Hohn also stated that NAHA does not officially recognize the association because it has yet to go through official channels for certification—a claim the tenants association disputes.

The dispute culminated in plans for a formal grievance hearing between Hohn and the association. Both sides agreed to hold a meeting on Oct. 3, but the hearing had not yet been scheduled at the time of her resignation.
During her tenure as director, Hohn oversaw significant changes at NAHA, including expansion and the dissolution of Housing Opportunities Incorporated, a program founded over 30 years ago to assist first-time homebuyers. Most recently, she led efforts to transition NAHA properties from traditional public housing models to the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. She also directed the rebuilding of a Greylock Valley Apartments building after it was severely damaged by a fire.

The NAHA Board of Commissioners meets monthly, typically on Mondays.

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